Crime & Safety
36 Stolen Catalytic Converters Recovered When Cops Interrupt Exchange
Cops were tipped off by the Real Time Crime Center that a car used in catalytic converter thefts had entered the city from I-95.
NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A simple handoff of stolen car parts didn't go quite as expected for suspected catalytic converter thieves, thanks to the NRPD and the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center.
On Tuesday, just after 2 p.m., New Rochelle detectives were tipped off by the Westchester County Police Real Time Crime Center that a Dodge Challenger suspected of being used by catalytic converter thieves had entered New Rochelle via I-95 at Exit 15, near the Home Depot.
Detectives canvassed the area and spotted the Challenger in the Home Depot parking lot. The driver of the vehicle was in the middle of exchanging a suitcase with the driver of a black Jeep Cherokee, according to police.
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Soon after seeing the police arrive, the suspect in the Dodge Challenger then fled on foot and the Jeep sped away onto I-95.
The suitcase was left behind.
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Three catalytic converters were found in the suitcase. The Dodge Challenger was impounded and a total of 36 catalytic converters were found in the vehicle along with a Sawzall saw and extra blades.
The investigation continues and anyone with information about the case is asked to call the New Rochelle Police Department at 914-654-2300.
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